Bradley Materewicz
bradmaterewicz at yahoo.com
EMPLOYMENT
Mobtown Entreprises - The Alley Stores
April 2004 - Feb 2008
Role: Art Director /DesignerDesign, CAD/CAM Production and machining of product prototypes for the retail apparel industry. Projects are sketched on paper, refined and executed on ArtCAM Jewelsmith, a CAD/CAM program that creates 3D models from vector files. Finished designs are CNC milled and the production team casts the final designs. Duties also include designing numerous flyers, buttons, envelopes, and signage.
Software: ArtCAM Jewelsmith, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator.The Bradford Exchange
Nov 2000 - April 2004
Role: Product Developer/Program ManagerDesign management & creative direction in the Sculptural Plate Team including the art department, graphic design department and advertising and marketing. Participated in product development for new collector plate programs.
- Monitoring product from concept to final product shipment.
- Develop and executed new plate series concepts for the Sculptural Plate team.
- Directed illustrators in obtaining initial concept art
- Liaison with sculptors on new product revision requirements.
- Managed acquisition of licensor approval.
- Coordinating with overseas vendors to complete final products.
- Worked closely in guiding the graphic design and advertising design departments.
- Coordinated with the marketing department to determine pricing, establish test dates, and deliver programs in a timely manner.
- Assisted sculpt team developers in concepts of new plate programs.
- Developed back ends of existing plate series.
SKILLS
- Excellent drawing skills.
- Excellent 3D sculpting/ rendering ability.
- Comprehensive knowledge of human anatomy.
- Vast knowledge of art history.
- Excellent written & verbal skills.
- Proficient on both Mac and PC platforms.
- Experience working with licensed products: Disney, NFL, Elvis Presley, The Rolling Stones, AC/DC & many other licenses.
- Knowledgeable in resin and porcelain casting.
- Knowledgeable in bronze, aluminum, & pewter casting processes.
- Experience identifying trends in the fashion, toy, & collectible industries.
- Experienced in vendor relations with overseas producers (China, Taiwan, & Thailand)
- Success in interdepartmental relations. Excellent communication skills, ability to work well with all levels of management.